Moving to Syria from Belize

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Belize to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Belize to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 88°F in Belmopan, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Belize to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
SY
29.9

Belize generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
SY
11.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
SY
1.3t

Belize performs better than Syria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
SY
124.4%

Belize performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
SY
$2,900

Belize performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
SY
15.9

Belize performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Damascus
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Belmopan Damascus
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize and Syria. To live, work, or study long-term in Syria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Syria's immigration authority.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Belize passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Belize.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Syria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Syria safe for expats?

Belize generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Belize?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in health coverage index. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

What's the weather like in Syria compared to Belize?

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ SY
Population 412,387 21,563,800
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +963
Time zones 1 1